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Edward B.

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Product Design & Development Expert

Blairstown, United States

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34,836 / 151,041

Skill pts: 5

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About

I'm a senior mechanical engineer, industrial designer and product development executive with approximately 30 years of experience transforming ideas into commercially manufactured products.

My career spans senior leadership positions within multi-billion-dollar companies, innovative consumer brands and early-stage startups. My expertise extends beyond engineering into product commercialization, business development, branding and marketing.

Unlike designers who focus solely on CAD modeling or product aesthetics, I bring comprehensive experience across the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept development and engineering feasibility through detailed mechanical design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, product launch and commercialization.

**My core expertise includes:**

- Mechanical engineering and product design
- Industrial design and concept development
- 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings
- Injection-molded plastic components and assemblies
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA)
- Mechanism design and functional product innovation
- Material selection and manufacturing processes
- Prototyping, testing and design optimization
- Tooling development and manufacturing oversight
- Supplier sourcing and production management
- Product commercialization and go-to-market strategy
- Branding, marketing and product positioning
- Business development and retail distribution
- Product development strategy and technical leadership

As the founder and CEO of SHARKBITE Hydration, I've personally developed an innovative consumer product system while building a brand from the ground up. This has given me firsthand experience in product invention, intellectual property, fundraising, sourcing, manufacturing, brand development, digital marketing, sales, retail distribution and bringing physical products to market.

I understand what clients need beyond a design that looks good on screen. Products must function reliably, be commercially viable, meet manufacturing requirements, appeal to consumers and make financial sense.

Whether you need a new product engineered from scratch, an existing design improved, a mechanism developed, a product prepared for manufacturing or guidance on launching and commercializing a new product, I can provide the technical expertise, creative thinking and commercial understanding to move your project forward.

I'm available for mechanical engineering consulting, industrial and product design, design reviews, manufacturing optimization, product commercialization consulting and ongoing product development support.

Experience

C.E.O SHARKBITE HYDRATION · Full-time Sep 2023 – Present 3 yrs 1 mos New Jersey, USA Founder and CEO of SHARKBITE Hydration, an innovative consumer hydration company built entirely from the ground up, encompassing every aspect of business creation, product innovation, brand development, manufacturing and commercialization.

Personally conceived and developed the original business concept, business model, product strategy and commercial positioning, taking the company from an initial idea through product development, manufacturing, market launch and retail distribution.

Invented and engineered a patent-pending reusable hydration bottle featuring a proprietary stickpack-opening mechanism. Led all aspects of industrial design, mechanical engineering, prototyping, material selection, injection molding, tooling development, product testing and manufacturing.

Beyond engineering, personally developed and managed the entire business operation, including:

- Business model development and strategic planning
- Product invention, design and intellectual property
- Brand identity, positioning and creative direction
- Packaging design and product presentation
- Manufacturing, sourcing and supply chain management
- Financial planning, fundraising and investor relations
- Product commercialization and go-to-market strategy
- Marketing strategy, advertising and digital marketing
- E-commerce development and direct-to-consumer sales
- Wholesale strategy, retail distribution and business development
- Sales operations, customer acquisition and customer experience
- Supplier negotiations, logistics and operational management
- Product launches, trade shows and retail partnerships

Successfully transformed an original concept into a commercially operating consumer products business, independently overseeing the technical, creative, financial, strategic and operational challenges involved in building a brand from scratch.

This experience provides a unique perspective that combines hands-on engineering expertise with comprehensive business leadership and a practical understanding of what it takes to invent, develop, manufacture, market and commercialize a physical product.

Rather than approaching product development solely from an engineering perspective, I understand the entire commercial journey, from identifying a market opportunity and creating a viable business model to delivering a finished product into customers' hands.

Education

Loughborough University BEng, Mecahical Engineering 2010 – 2013

Other experience

Multidisciplinary Engineering, Industrial Design & Product Development With approximately 30 years of professional experience, I've worked across an exceptionally diverse range of engineering disciplines and industries, from large-scale building systems and data center infrastructure to precision mechanical components, electric motorcycles, medical devices and innovative consumer products.

My experience in building and structural systems includes the development of complete building systems, composite construction systems, roofing systems, structural steel components and integrated mechanical and architectural solutions. I've also been extensively involved in data center infrastructure, including server support systems, structural steel frameworks and a wide variety of mechanical and structural components used throughout data center facilities.

In the automotive and transportation sectors, I've worked on electric motorcycles, engine components, mechanical assemblies and performance-oriented engineering solutions. My experience also extends to medical devices, where precision engineering, functionality, material selection and manufacturability are essential considerations.

Within consumer product development, I've designed and engineered beverage machines, dispensing mechanisms, reusable drinking systems, hydration products and innovative packaging solutions. My work includes complex mechanical mechanisms, injection-molded plastic components, multi-component assemblies and products requiring the integration of industrial design with functional engineering.

My engineering experience ranges from individual precision components to complex integrated systems involving multiple materials, manufacturing processes and engineering disciplines. I've been involved at every stage of development, from initial concepts and detailed CAD engineering through prototyping, testing, tooling, manufacturing and commercialization.

Having worked in senior executive positions within large corporations as well as developing products for startups and founding my own consumer products company, I bring a combination of hands-on technical expertise, engineering versatility, commercial awareness and strategic leadership.

This breadth of experience allows me to approach engineering challenges